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Join Pius Murray on Friday, 14th June 2024, for an Inspirational Walk on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands, in celebration of the Pattern Day of Caomhan, the patron saint of the island. Event Details: Meeting Point: Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier, County Clare at 09:30. Date: Friday,14th June 2024. […]
Embark on an enriching journey with Pius Murray, the guide behind Walk With Pius, as he leads the Oughtmama Guided Walk on Easter Monday, April 1st, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of the Burren, Bellharbour, County Clare. Explore the enchanting Oughtmama valley, home to three historic churches and a […]
On Wednesday 14th June 2023, Pius Murray will lead a guided walk, on the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr), Aran Islands, to celebrate the Pattern Day of Caomhan, patron saint of the island. Meeting point: Doolin Ferry Co. Ticket Sales Office, Doolin Pier at 09.30am Date: Wednesday 14th June, 2023 Departure to Inisheer: 9.30am Return […]
The Burren Ecotourism Network is a network of tourism enterprises with the objective of establishing the Burren as a premier internationally-recognised sustainable tourism region ensuring the future economic and social growth and sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage. Firstly It seeks to support continued training, mentoring and accreditation in sustainable tourism for its […]
Upcoming Nordic Walk Guided Tour of Inis Óirr I am delighted to be part of the upcoming guided walk of Inis Óirr with Nordic Fitness Ireland on Sunday, September 12th. The ferry will depart Doolin at 10am and return to Doolin at 5pm. Booking for this event is with Nordic Walking Ireland, ring Joanne on […]
At present, the Covid-19 lock-down does not permit people to travel to Marked Walking Trails and National Loop Walks outside a 5km. radius of their homes. I have the good fortune to live on the edge of the Burren, so I can experience the magical, karst landscape on some days. However, in these pandemic times, […]
Despite the recent bad spell of weather I have enjoyed many wonderful Guided Burren Walks with lovely people from all over the world. On a recent glorious day I had the pleasure of rambling the Templecronan Loop and exploring the Burren landscape with two wonderful ladies Koni and Monica from Alberta USA and Toronto, Canada. […]
Inishmaan(Inis Meain) is the least visited of the three Aran Islands and has the smallest population, 160 residents, who speak Irish/ Gaelic. Join me on a stroll of the villages on the island of Inishmaan, walking from west to east. Your starting point is Synge’s Chair (Cathaoir Synge) on the edge of a cliff, overlooking […]
Our walk on Caomhan’s Day 14/06/2019 was a tremendous success. We enjoyed a great day out in glorious weather. Here are a few pictures from the day.
We had a glorious walk on Inishcealtra (Holy Island) on Easter Monday as part of National Pilgrim Paths Week 2019. Inishcealtra is a special place and from the moment you step on the island you can feel peace and tranquility. Contact me if you would like to join me on a guided walk around this […]